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Impeachment Has Never Been Very Popular, But That Hasn't Stopped Congress Before

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a decision to make about whether to open impeachment proceedings against President Trump, as more Democrats are moving in favor of it. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Impeachment Has Never Been Very Popular, But That Hasn't Stopped Congress Before

The truth is, impeachment has almost never been popular. It tends to pump up the partisans in either party but has far less allure for independents or those less politically inclined.

Monday

Trump And The Ukraine Call — What Happened And What's Next?

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., joins activists asking for impeachment of President Trump on Capitol Hill on Monday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Trump And The Ukraine Call — What Happened And What's Next?

In a fight to frame the political conflict, President Trump alleges former Vice President Joe Biden and his son are "corrupt." Opponents point to the president's own phone call.

Thursday

What We Know About The Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities

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National Security

What We Know About The Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia claim Iran is behind the attack. Iran denies involvement. Here's what the physical evidence shows.

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Monday

Netanyahu Fights To Hang On In Another Israeli Election. Here's What To Know

People walk by election campaign billboards in Tel Aviv, Israel, showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (billboard on left) alongside the Blue and White alliance leaders (billboard on right, from left to right), Moshe Yaalon, Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid and Gabi Ashkenazi. Tuesday is the second time Israelis go to the polls in less than six months. Oded Balilty/AP hide caption

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World

Netanyahu Fights To Hang On In Another Israeli Election. Here's What To Know

Tuesday is the second time Israelis go to the polls in less than six months. The results may be just as inconclusive.

Netanyahu Fights To Hang On In Another Israeli Election. Here's What To Know

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NPR Shopping Cart Economics: How Prices Changed At A Walmart In 1 Year

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Business

NPR Shopping Cart Economics: How Prices Changed At A Walmart In 1 Year

Since August 2018, NPR has been tracking about 80 items sold at a Georgia Walmart with an eye toward products caught in the trade war. On average, prices rose 3%. Tariffs are one of many factors.

NPR Shopping Cart Economics: How Prices Changed At A Walmart In 1 Year

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Saturday

Democrats Get Closer To Serious Field Of Trump Challengers

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Elections

Democrats Get Closer To Serious Field Of Trump Challengers

Something happened this week that was hard to pin down, but it was palpable. Not the contrast of night and day, but perhaps the difference between dusk and dawn.

Friday

5 Questions Answered About The 3rd Democratic Debate

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5 Questions Answered About The 3rd Democratic Debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced off onstage for the first time, but Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders wound up taking much of the heat, sparing Warren.

Thursday

Your Guide To The 3rd Democratic Debate

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Elections

Your Guide To The 3rd Democratic Debate

This is the first time Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden will be onstage together, and they have a history. Will they engage and on what issues? That and other key questions about the debate.

Wednesday

Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

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Code Switch

Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

Jemele Hill, a writer at The Atlantic, argues yes. She says doing so could benefit the colleges and the communities around them.

Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

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Afghan Peace Process 'Dead.' Bolton Fired. As Dust Settles In D.C., What Now?

President Trump, seen speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, has fired his national security adviser. With John Bolton gone, what does that mean for Afghanistan peace talks and other major foreign policy? Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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Afghan Peace Process 'Dead.' Bolton Fired. As Dust Settles In D.C., What Now?

A foreign policy and national security whirlwind in Washington has scrambled the outlook for U.S. policy on Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Russia and more.

Tuesday

What Saudi Arabia's Energy Shake-Up Says About Its Oil Plans

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World

What Saudi Arabia's Energy Shake-Up Says About Its Oil Plans

In a break from tradition, the king appointed a prince to run the energy ministry and the head of the Public Investment Fund to chair oil giant Saudi Aramco.

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Friday

Closing A Failing School Is Normal, But Not Easy, In Charters-Only New Orleans

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Education

Closing A Failing School Is Normal, But Not Easy, In Charters-Only New Orleans

NOLA Public Schools doesn't actually run any schools. What the district does do is decide each year which schools to grant new charters to and when to take them away.

Closing A Failing School Is Normal, But Not Easy, In Charters-Only New Orleans

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